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Federal Court Schedules Oral Arguments In Landmark Cannabis Prohibition Case
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 11:34pm | 814A federal appellate court has set a date for oral arguments in a pivotal case aimed at overturning the U.S. government’s prohibition on marijuana. As Marijuana Moment reported, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has scheduled the hearing for December 5, just three days after a...
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Beating The IRS Tax Code: A Cannabis Company's Successful ESOPs Transition To Empower Workers And Unlock Growth
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 7:30pm | 559MBO Ventures, a leading investment bank specializing in Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) within the cannabis sector, has completed an ESOP for Canna Provisions. This award-winning, woman-led cannabis retailer and cultivator in Massachusetts, has been recognized for its quality products...
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DOJ Admits Legalized Cannabis Fuels Tourism In Bid To Dismiss Industry Lawsuit Challenging Fed Prohibition
Monday, April 8, 2024 - 6:51pm | 797The Department of Justice (DOJ) made a bold assertion in a court filing on Friday: state cannabis legalization has bolstered tourism. This claim forms part of the DOJ’s strategy to seek dismissal of a lawsuit brought by leading cannabis companies challenging federal prohibition against state-...
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State Legalization Efforts Put Federal Marijuana Ban Under Fire, Verano Holdings Leads Lawsuit
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 9:47pm | 1029Several cannabis companies are challenging the federal ban on marijuana, arguing it has no legal basis. They claim the government’s original justification for prohibition - curbing illegal interstate trade - is no longer valid since many states have legalized marijuana. This lawsuit counters...
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DOJ Seeks Dismissal Of Cannabis Industry Lawsuit Challenging Federal Marijuana Prohibition
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 11:16am | 642In response to a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland challenging federal marijuana prohibition in state markets, the Justice Department (DOJ) plans to request dismissal. The lawsuit argues that continued prohibition harms businesses and public safety, while denying them financial...
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Host Community Agreements Slow Massachusetts Dispensary Openings
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 4:21pm | 969The rollout of Massachusetts' adult use dispensaries leaves room for improvement, according to some state operators. The slow rollout is frequently blamed on host community agreements, or HCAs. Under state law, Massachusetts municipalities are allowed to impose up to a 3% tax on...
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CannAmerica Appoints Diana Anglin As COO, Prepares To Launch Products In Massachusetts
Friday, November 15, 2019 - 1:54pm | 189This week, CannAmerica Brands Corp (OTC: CNNXF) (CSE: CANA) appointed cannabis regulatory compliance leader, Diana Anglin as its new chief operating officer. As the second in command of the company, Anglin will now oversee ongoing operations of current partnerships, design action plans to align...